Author: WNKY Staff

Tractor-trailer runs off road near Lifeskills, Inc.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Authorities say a tractor-trailer ran off of the road near Lifeskills, Inc. early Tuesday morning. Kentucky State Police pubic affairs officer Katan Parker confirmed the tractor-trailer was traveling on Interstate 65 when it ran off of the roadway through a fence near Lifeskills. Parker says troopers first received a call about the incident around 4:44 a.m….

Bowling Green man charged after vehicle reported stolen

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges in relation to a vehicle that was reported stolen. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 Ford Freestyle at the Huck’s gas station on Russellville Road at Blue Level Road on Aug. 30. Deputies say the vehicle was confirmed…

Two men facing charges after stolen police firearm located

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two men are facing multiple charges after a police fireman is located. A Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources officer says fishing activity was being observed on Duncan Road at approximately 4:30 pm on Friday. Officers say that while on patrol, they detected a strong odor of marijuana from the direction of three males sitting…

Man charged after complaint involving minor in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man has been charged in relation to an alleged online exchange involving a minor. The Cave City Police Department says on Aug. 27, officers responded around 10:16 p.m. for a complaint involving a female juvenile. Upon arrival, police say they gathered information and conducted an investigation. As a result, Thurman J. Ray, 39, was arrested….

Cave City Police Department conducting traffic safety checkpoints in September

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the month of September. The department posted to social media on Monday, stating that the checkpoints will last from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. through Sept. 30. During checkpoints, police say they will be enforcing laws related to driving a vehicle, including operating a…

Fisher-Price recalls dumbbell toy for choking risk

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CNN) – Fisher-Price is recalling a dumbbell toy because of a possible choking hazard to infants. The plastic dumbbell is part of the Baby Biceps gift set. The toy maker says gray caps on the ends of the dumbbell can come off. Fisher-Price received seven reports of the defect, but no injuries were reported….

Hilltoppers Drop Season Opener At No. 5 Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – WKU Football dropped its season opener against No. 5 Alabama 63-0 on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Hilltoppers (0-1) were hurt by two early turnovers that the Crimson Tide (1-0) turned into touchdowns, before Alabama added a quick strike to take a 21-0 lead into the second quarter. Alabama doubled its lead to 42-0 by halftime and…

Hilltoppers Fall at #6 Arkansas

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer fell short at No. 6 Arkansas on Sunday afternoon in Fayetteville, dropping an 8-0 decision to the Razorbacks. Arkansas (4-0-1) showed off its offensive firepower with four goals in each half against WKU (2-2-0). The Razorbacks came into the match leading all of NCAA Division I in total goals, total assists, total points and…